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Recent articles about Deion Sandersen-usFree Agent CB Orlando Scandrick Joining Washington RedskinsJust two days after being released by the Dallas Cowboys, cornerback Orlando Scandrick has found a new home in the nation's capitol. After 10 seasons in Dallas, Scandrick is signing with the rival Washington Redskins.
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Redskins and Orlando Scandrick have agreed to a 2-year deal worth a max value of $10M, source said. From Dallas to a rival.
By joining Washington after leaving Dallas, Scandrick follows in the footsteps of many ex-Cowboys: Terrell McClain, Jason Hatcher, Stephen Bowen, and even Deion Sanders to name a few.
Last week, Orlando reportedly requested his release from Dallas. It was widely expected that he would be a salary cap casualty anyway, though, and especially with the young stockpile of cornerbacks the Cowboys currently have.
Dallas has three young corners they believe in with Chidobe Awuzie, Jourdan Lewis, and Anthony Brown. There is also talk that Byron Jones could be moving back to CB next year.
Scandrick, 31, will get to stay in the NFC East and now co19 Mar 2018 14:38:02 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/free_agent_cb_orlando_scandrick_joining_washington_redskins/s1_14035_25984025
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/free_agent_cb_orlando_scandrick_joining_washington_redskins/s1_14035_25984025Free Agent CB Orlando Scandrick Joining Washington Redskinshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/free_agent_cb_orlando_scandrick_joining_washington_redskins/s1_14035_25984025http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngDeion Sanders leaves possibility of becoming FSU coach openFormer Florida State cornerback Deion Sanders seems to be enjoying his job at NFL Network as an analyst, so it’s hard to imagine that he’d leave that job anytime soon.But with Jimbo Fisher gone, and the program in a transitional period with Willie Taggart leading it going forward, it’s possible that he might go back to his alma mater for a change of employment.There have been rumors linking Sanders to FSU, and he did nothing to squash them on Wednesday. Sanders was at the team’s bowl game against Southern Mississippi, and he was asked about possibly coming aboard to coach the team’s defensive backs.“You never know. I’ve been known to make big plays with these colors on,” he said. “That’s all I’m gonna say.” “You never know” seems to be a common response from Sanders, it seems. It’s hard to see Sanders leaving his job as an analyst, but maybe he feels compelled to return to the field.27 Dec 2017 21:42:15 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_leaves_possibility_of_becoming_fsu_coach_open/s1_12740_25321244
http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_leaves_possibility_of_becoming_fsu_coach_open/s1_12740_25321244Deion Sanders leaves possibility of becoming FSU coach openhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_leaves_possibility_of_becoming_fsu_coach_open/s1_12740_25321244http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b9418ee58d0f0fe8b20880c3a8bd5f50d01a78db/top_story/10500269.jpgDeion Sanders roasted for wearing flamboyant sports coat on postgame showNFL Network analyst Deion Sanders has been known to rock outfits that few others in his position can pull off.Saturday was no different, as Sanders was seen wearing a flamboyant sports coat during NFL Network’s postgame show. Sanders, along with colleagues Chris Rose and LaDainian Tomlinson, broke down the Colts-Ravens matchup. When they were done talking about the game, they then switched to jokes about Sanders’ outfit.A tweet from a Twitter user who ribbed Sanders for his sports coat was displayed on the screen so viewers could see it. Here’s what it said. Sanders then defended himself, and had the following to say about his flashy sports coat.“This jacket is smokin,'” Sanders said.“I’m trying to pull the color out of the jacket with the neck,” he said. “First of all, I’m stuntin,’ I’m looking real lovely right now. That’s why you commented on me.”A number of Twitter users weighed in about Sanders’ attire. Here are the best tweets. Sanders doesn’t seem to shy away from wearing, well, anything.23 Dec 2017 20:19:46 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_roasted_for_wearing_flamboyant_sports_coat_on_postgame_show/s1_12740_25299434
http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_roasted_for_wearing_flamboyant_sports_coat_on_postgame_show/s1_12740_25299434Deion Sanders roasted for wearing flamboyant sports coat on postgame showhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_roasted_for_wearing_flamboyant_sports_coat_on_postgame_show/s1_12740_25299434http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/4/341aaa57b0cfad5e194de571a2c664235e28e66b/top_story/9635836.jpgMichael Irvin jabs Deion Sanders over Tony Romo incidentMichael Irvin is offering his opinion on the recent on-air beef between former teammate Deion Sanders and Tony Romo.In an appearance this week on KRLD-FM 105.3 The Fan, the retired Dallas Cowboys great jabbed Sanders over his back-and-forth with Romo.“I didn’t like that at all, man,” said Irvin, per SportsDay. “I saw it. Here’s the kicker for me. I love Tony, I talk with Tony all the time. I love Deion. But it’s like, for so long Deion, you’ve made a living off telling people that my job is covering. Now when someone uses it within the framework of what you said.“So when Tony used it and for him to come back that way, yeah that’s crazy,” the five-time Pro Bowl receiver continued. “It’s having fun, guys. You’ve gotta be able to laugh at yourself. I think we lose it with that.”The beef between Sanders and Romo, who both now work for CBS, started when the latter made an off-hand remark about the former’s tackling ability while doing color commentary during Sunday’s Cowboys-Kansas City Chiefs game. Sanders appare07 Nov 2017 21:59:16 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/michael_irvin_jabs_deion_sanders_over_tony_romo_incident/s1_127_24954974
http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/michael_irvin_jabs_deion_sanders_over_tony_romo_incident/s1_127_24954974Michael Irvin jabs Deion Sanders over Tony Romo incidenthttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/michael_irvin_jabs_deion_sanders_over_tony_romo_incident/s1_127_24954974http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/d/6d0c2de4e81875c6b28ffaa5f53a159011a6d011/top_story/9635836.jpgDeion Sanders annihilates Tony Romo over tackling commentsDuring Sunday’s game between the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs on CBS, Tony Romo opened Pandora’s box after criticizing the tackling ability of Chiefs cornerback Marucs Peters.Romo likened Peters’ tackling to that of former Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deion Sanders, who was never exactly known as a solid tackler and never shied away from the fact that he wasn’t.“He makes Deion Sanders look good at tackling sometimes,” Romo said during the broadcast.Sanders got wind of Romo’s comments and used his airtime on NFL Network to completely annihilate the retired quarterback, ripping him for being ousted by Dak Prescott and implying he’s not fit for the Hall of Fame. “Tony, I tried my best to take the high road, but I don’t know the address to the high road so I gotta come at you man,” Sanders said. “Ten years as a starter you’re 2-4 in the playoffs, you ain’t won nothing. I tried to bury the hatchet, both of us work for CBS I went and shook your hand and said ‘Tony you’re doing a great job thi06 Nov 2017 11:13:20 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_annihilates_tony_romo_over_tackling_comments/s1_127_24943277
http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_annihilates_tony_romo_over_tackling_comments/s1_127_24943277Deion Sanders annihilates Tony Romo over tackling commentshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_annihilates_tony_romo_over_tackling_comments/s1_127_24943277http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/1/a114cb8092c424bee29c25d059e380103bbd4663/top_story/9635836.jpgDeion Sanders wants Philip Rivers on BroncosThe Denver Broncos have one of the NFL’s most talented rosters, but they have a big question at quarterback. Philip Rivers has never won or even competed in a Super Bowl. NFL legend Deion Sanders has a solution: get Rivers to the Broncos.“Give me Philip Rivers, send him to the Denver Broncos, and get ready to get your ring sized. Okay?” Sanders said in a video posted to the NFL’s Facebook page. “If he’s ever going to win it all, he’s going to have to leave, baby.”There are a few issues with this.First of all, trades in the NFL are rare. Trades between division rivals — like the Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers — are even more unique. This is mitigated somewhat by the fact that the Denver is a strong contender while Los Angeles is at best a sleeper team. Still, you’d have two front offices that would be hesitant to help the other team out.Additionally, while Rivers would stabilize the Broncos quarterback situation, he certainly wouldn’t make Denver the clear favorites in the AFC, let alone the NFL. Even with R06 Jul 2017 21:00:30 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/hall_of_famer_deion_sanders_on_philip_rivers_8216send_him_to_the_denver_broncos_8217/s1_12680_24313168
http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/hall_of_famer_deion_sanders_on_philip_rivers_8216send_him_to_the_denver_broncos_8217/s1_12680_24313168Deion Sanders wants Philip Rivers on Broncoshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/hall_of_famer_deion_sanders_on_philip_rivers_8216send_him_to_the_denver_broncos_8217/s1_12680_24313168http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/9/19f593b7ff5e98344d484cd764df4f9fec131ca6/top_story/10107587.jpgTakk McKinley says ‘fine me later’ after F-bombTakk McKinley won the NFL Draft with an emotional interview he gave upon being drafted.The former UCLA pass rusher was taken No. 26 overall by the Falcons, who traded up to get him.McKinley paid tribute to his later grandmother at the draft, carrying around a picture of her. He then explained in an interview with Deion Sanders of NFL Network that he promised his grandma on her deathbed that he would make it out of his rough area, make it to a D-I college, and ultimately make it into the NFL.“I made a promise to her,” said McKinley. “I told her I was going to go D-I, I was going to get out of Richmond, I was going to get out of Oakland. I was going to live my dreams to play in the NFL. And I’m here. I completed the promise. That means every f—ing thing to me. Excuse my language. Fine me later, man. Fine me later, man. This means everything to me. Everything to me!”After Thursday, he has fulfilled his promise to her, and that led to the emotional interview. Fans have to love his passion.27 Apr 2017 23:24:27 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/takk_mckinley_says_fine_me_later_after_f_bomb/s1_127_23826979
http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/takk_mckinley_says_fine_me_later_after_f_bomb/s1_127_23826979Takk McKinley says ‘fine me later’ after F-bombhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/takk_mckinley_says_fine_me_later_after_f_bomb/s1_127_23826979http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/0/908406f6b9b4061aef923ad82f0386785cf2e2a1/top_story/10033325.jpgDeion Sanders on Peterson: It’s his choice he's not signedThere’s been a lot of talk as to why Adrian Peterson remains a free agent. Now, nearly a month into the offseason, Peterson has taken only one visit. That came with the Seattle Seahawks before they ultimately decided on Eddie Lacy.There’s a couple different opinions on this topic. Peterson just turned 32 years old earlier this month and has played in a grand total of 20 games over the past three seasons. In a free-agent market that has not been friendly to running backs, that surely has played a role.Though, Peterson remaining unsigned could have more to do with his reported asking price on the free-agent market. Teams simply are not going to pay top-end money for a one-dimensional running back on the back end of his career. That’s not how it works in today’s NFL.In speaking up about the Peterson situation, Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders had a rather interesting take.“You have a choice to make,” Sanders said Thursday, via NFL.com. “Either you focus on winning and you put yourself in the line of a good 30 Mar 2017 12:59:13 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_on_adrian_peterson_its_his_choice_not_to_be_on_an_nfl_team/s1_12680_23593831
http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_on_adrian_peterson_its_his_choice_not_to_be_on_an_nfl_team/s1_12680_23593831Deion Sanders on Peterson: It’s his choice he's not signedhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_on_adrian_peterson_its_his_choice_not_to_be_on_an_nfl_team/s1_12680_23593831http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/7/270afce59d14a6832e03edabe0970fe0463001fe/top_story/9522797.jpgDeion Sanders has great story about snubbing Giants at CombineDeion Sanders without question is among the most brash, brazen and confident — not to mention athletically gifted — players ever to suit up in an NFL uniform. And Sanders apparently established as much even before his professional football career started.The superstar athlete-turned-NFL Network analyst was appearing on his employer’s 2017 NFL Combine coverage when he relayed a fantastic story about how he snubbed the New York Giants during the 1989 combine.The Giants not surprisingly were among the teams interested in acquiring the two-sport sensation in the 1989 NFL Draft. Sanders clearly didn’t take kindly to the Giants’ approach and let the team know about it, as he explains in an NFL.com video.“They sat me down and gave me a thick book. This thing was thicker than a phone book,” Sanders said NFL Network, via The Dallas Morning News. “I said, ‘What’s this?’ They said, ‘This is our test that we give all the players.’ I said, ‘Excuse me, what pick do you have in the draft?’ They said, ’10th.’ I said, ‘I’ll b07 Mar 2017 11:06:52 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_shares_great_story_about_snubbing_giants_at_nfl_combine/s1_8061_23402122
http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_shares_great_story_about_snubbing_giants_at_nfl_combine/s1_8061_23402122Deion Sanders has great story about snubbing Giants at Combinehttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_shares_great_story_about_snubbing_giants_at_nfl_combine/s1_8061_23402122http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/a/7ad190da434ce414cc5c3f41692e2d9f510dc33f/top_story/8971723.jpgDeion Sanders annoyed over reaction to his Colts accusationsDeion Sanders dropped a noteworthy accusation on Sunday that seemingly got lost in the Super Bowl shuffle, and the Hall of Fame cornerback is now annoyed that his comments have become a national story.When the topics of Spygate and Deflategate came up after the New England Patriots’ miraculous comeback against the Atlanta Falcons, Sanders defended Bill Belichick’s team by claiming the Indianapolis Colts used to steal signals and everyone knew it. On Wednesday, former Colts coach Tony Dungy gave a lengthy response to the allegations from Sanders.In an appearance on PFT Live, Dungy explained how there is a difference between legally and illegally stealing signs. He explained how sign-stealing has been a part of sports for nearly 200 years.“Deion, I’m sure on every scouting report that he ever got, the first thing that’s on there on the defensive scouting reports, who is the live signal caller, who signals the personnel groups in. And that’s what happened,” Dungy said. “And you looked over there because you want08 Feb 2017 15:47:16 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_annoyed_his_accusations_against_colts_have_become_big_story/s1_127_23183368
http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_annoyed_his_accusations_against_colts_have_become_big_story/s1_127_23183368Deion Sanders annoyed over reaction to his Colts accusationshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_annoyed_his_accusations_against_colts_have_become_big_story/s1_127_23183368http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/e/7ea2b562eb671356a953cc946d103f1f7e68ad3c/top_story/9591696.jpgDeion Sanders accuses Colts of stealing signalsDeion Sanders has the New England Patriots’ back.During a discussion on NFL Network after the Patriots won the Super Bowl over the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime, Sanders backed up the Pats regarding the team’s legacy.Fellow analyst LaDainian Tomlinson noted that detractors would bring up Spygate as something that tarnishes the legacy of the Patriots and causes a reason for them to have an asterisk. Sanders vigorously dismissed such talk.“Did those critics say anything about the wins that the Indianapolis Colts had? Because they were getting everybody’s signals,” Sanders said on NFL Network after the game.“C’mon, you walk up to the line and you look over here and the man on the sideline is giving you the defense that they’ve stolen the plays of. We all knew. Everybody in the NFL knew; we just didn’t let the fans know,” a passionate Sanders said.“That was real and that was happening in Indy.”The fire was alive inside Deion as he spoke those words. He talked like a man who felt personally cheated by some of 06 Feb 2017 10:12:22 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_accuses_colts_of_stealing_signals/s1_127_23161675
http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_accuses_colts_of_stealing_signals/s1_127_23161675Deion Sanders accuses Colts of stealing signalshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_accuses_colts_of_stealing_signals/s1_127_23161675http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/4/b4c75e6ab5ec9df44dc55e9e33976a051b7ba526/top_story/8861663.jpgDeion Sanders blasts Vikings defensive backsWould Deion Sanders have done what the Vikings defensive backs did in Saturday’s 38-25 loss to the Packers?
Apparently not, because he labeled the unit “stupid and ignorant” for going against head coach Mike Zimmer’s game plan in the first half.
“Not only is he a really good head coach, he was also my coach, and I know how much he puts into studying and having you prepared,” the Hall of Famer said on the NFL Network. “So if he asks you to flop, that’s because of a purpose. He sees a tendency.
“But these ‘rocket scientists’ felt like they know more than the darn coach.”
Zimmer was the Cowboys’ defensive backs coach from 1995-1999, the same years Sanders played for the Cowboys.
On Saturday, Zimmer wanted cornerback Xavier Rhodes to cover Jordy Nelson wherever he went on the field. Instead, the Vikings defensive backs decided on their own to play the sides of the field they normally play, and Nelson caught seven passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns to help give the Packers a 28-13 halftime lead.
The los26 Dec 2016 09:27:54 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_blasts_vikings_defensive_backs/s1_12740_22793743
http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_blasts_vikings_defensive_backs/s1_12740_22793743Deion Sanders blasts Vikings defensive backshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_blasts_vikings_defensive_backs/s1_12740_22793743http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/1/c1975692dc6a997b9fbdecbec7cb51da48f340ee/top_story/8861663.jpgDeion Sanders’ son accused of beating high school employeeDeion Sanders’ teenage son has been accused of brutally beating a high school employee so badly that the man needed emergency spinal surgery.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, John Darjean says he tried to confiscate the younger Sanders’ phone in September 2015 after the student was breaking school rules by using it on campus during school hours. Darjean says Sanders refused to turn over the phone and instead violently attacked him.
Darjean was transported to a local hospital, where he says he later had to undergo spinal surgery.
TMZ also reports that the insurance company that was responsible for paying Darjean’s workers compensation while he was recovering from his injuries is suing Deion and his ex-wife Pilar for $26,000, claiming the couple knew of their son’s history of reckless behavior and did nothing. Deion and Pilar finalized their divorce in 2013 after some ugly court battles, and Deion celebrated with these tweets at the time.
One of Sanders’ other sons, Deion Jr., is heading into h09 Jun 2016 11:30:43 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_son_accused_of_brutally_beating_high_school_employee/s1_127_21074269
http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_son_accused_of_brutally_beating_high_school_employee/s1_127_21074269Deion Sanders’ son accused of beating high school employeehttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_son_accused_of_brutally_beating_high_school_employee/s1_127_21074269http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/f/8f8779a3f76e11224fefb3e19eda98582e0a062e/top_story/8861663.jpgDeion Sanders goes off on San Francisco 49ers during Thursday Night Football halftime showDeion Sanders was displeased with the performance of the San Francisco 49ers during Thursday Night Football in Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks. At the half, Seattle had a 17-0 lead, and Sanders was hot under the collar about the result.
The former 49ers cornerback and NFL Hall of Famer didn’t hold back his disdain for the ineptitude of the home team and said they “should be ashamed” of the performance.
“This San Francisco 49ers football team and the fans should be ashamed,” Sanders said on CBS (via ProFootballTalk.com). “The management and ownership should be ashamed. This team is three years removed from a Super Bowl and they’re putting that product. Colin Kaepernick has nowhere to go, nowhere to throw. We’re here seeing this live. No one is open. They’re not blocking a soul. This is pathetic for a team that was in the Super Bowl just a few years ago. They lost a darn good coach and some really good players.”
San Francisco couldn’t score and only managed 55 total yards in the first half. Meanwhile, the S22 Oct 2015 22:25:43 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/deion_sanders_goes_off_on_san_francisco_49ers_during_thursday_night_football_halftime_show/s1_12680_19761217
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/deion_sanders_goes_off_on_san_francisco_49ers_during_thursday_night_football_halftime_show/s1_12680_19761217Deion Sanders goes off on San Francisco 49ers during Thursday Night Football halftime showhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_goes_off_on_san_francisco_49ers_during_thursday_night_football_halftime_show/s1_12680_19761217http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/2/721f3dd82091087aa43680e8f4bdc9ef637aac98/top_story/celebs-new-orleans-hornets.jpgDeion Sanders delivers epic and intense Father's Day postBy Steve DelVecchio
No one in the world of professional sports created a more detailed and intense social media post about Father’s Day on Sunday than Deion Sanders.
Sanders, a former NFL star who has five children and has been married twice, got into a lot of personal stuff, including but not limited to a mention of sleeping with two women at the same time. That wasn’t the bottom line, however. Here’s what the Instagram post said in its entirety:
“Just because I have a penis doesn’t mean that I’m a Man. It simply means I’m a male. I didn’t become a man at the age of 18 or 21 when the world deemed me to be legal to drink, fight for my beloved country and to enter a night club. I didnt become a man when my 1st or 2nd child was born. I didnt become a man when I made my 1st or 10th MILLION. I didnt become a man when I won superbowls and played in the world series. I didn’t become a man when I slept with 2 woman at a time. I didn’t become a man when I had Lamborghinis and several cars in my driveway. I didn’t 22 Jun 2015 10:30:15 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_had_an_intense_fathers_day_instagram_post/s1_127_19007567
http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_had_an_intense_fathers_day_instagram_post/s1_127_19007567Deion Sanders delivers epic and intense Father's Day posthttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deion_sanders_had_an_intense_fathers_day_instagram_post/s1_127_19007567http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/8/38d57a0e725c030a51708be8691985973271ac8c/top_story/DeionSandersFathersDay.jpg